SIU releases report on Lac Seul Shooting

Three OPP officers from Sioux Lookout have been cleared of any wrong-doing by the Ontario Special Investigations Unit in the shooting death of a Lac Seul area resident.

The incident took place back on May 9th, when Brian Gray began firing shots near the home of George Carprenter.

Police were later informed that Carpenter had been killed in his home and there were at least six other people in his house that were being held hostage.

Later the 54 year old exited the house with a male hostage and had a rifle pointed at his head.

When Gray fired a shot in the air, the officers opened fire and shot him several times.

He was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries.

The SIU determined the officers were justified in the use of lethal force because Gray had proven to be unpredictible and violent in the events leading up to the shooting.

Mischief Incident on Construction Site

The OPP are investigating a mischief incident at the Ball Diamonds at

the Kenora Rec. Center.

Police were contacted shortly after 3:00 Thursday morning after recieving reports that one of the excavators was in use at the construction site on Mike Richards Way.

When officers arrived at the scene they saw a couple of suspects running away from the scene.

The OPP say that the fencing at the big ball diamond and one of the bleachers was destroyed by the excavator.

Police are currently trying to identify the culprits.

OPP Awards Ceremony

Three OPP officers from Kenora and two civilians have received Commissioner Citations for their work in the area.

Gord and Mark Rickaby also recieved a St. John Ambulence award yesterday for their life-saving actions on Lake of the Woods in June of 2009.

Gord Rickaby says the award is bittersweet, because the person they were sent out to help, eventually died.

Constable Dave Cain also recieved a Commissioners Citation for his work in expanding the junior constable program in the region.

McGuinty makes appearance in Northwestern Ontario

Premier Dalton McGuinty's exactly greeted with open arms in his visit to northwestern Ontario yesterday.

McGuinty announced his choice for Ring of Fire co-ordinator in Thunder Bay at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association Conference.

There is concern that as Assistant Deputy Minister at the Mines Ministry, Christine Kaszycki was in office when Big Trout Lake First Nations protesters were jailed in a mining dispute with Platinex.

McGuinty calls it a learning experience for her

McGuinty says Kaszycki has the qualifications for the position.

Chamber President gets new duties

The new president of the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce will pick up some

new duties this weekend.

Andy Scribilo is also the president elect of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce.

NOACC is holding its annual fall meeting in Thunder Bay, and Scribilo says he's looking forward to the three day conference.

Scribilo says the contraversial Far North Act will be one of the issues that will be discussed at the weekend conference.

Mayoralty Candidates Don't Oppose Plebiscites

Two of three candidates for the mayor's chair in Kenora say they are not opposed

to holding plebiscites to deal with important city issues.

The issue was raised during the open-line program Talkback yesteday on CJRL.

Andrew Poirier says if there is one thing the policing issue taught him, was not to ignore the voices of local ratepayers.

Former Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says while he's not opposed to holding a plebiscite, he can't envision a reason for that having to happen.

The third candidates for the mayoralty, Jim Parson was unable to attend the talk show due to the death of his wife last week from cancer.

Uncertain Future for MS Kenora

The future of the M.S. Kenora cruise ship on Lake of the Woods is a little murky.

Lake Navigation, which owns the boat, says its actively seeking a new home for the

vessel.

Al Luby is one of the partners in the venture and says eversince 9/11 they have seen a significant drop in business.

Luby says they have launched a pre-feasibility study to determine the most viable site for future operations of the M.S. Kenora.

He adds that they are fully committed to operating next year, but after that, the future of the boat is uncertain.

Broncos Bounce Buckeyes

Beaver Brae's football team had its best offensive showing of the season yesterday.

The Broncos trounced the previously unbeaten Miles MacDonnell Buckeyes 42-7 at Pete Fair Memorial Field.

Beaver Brae head coach Chris Penner admits his offense was clicking.

Scott Morgan had a 65 yard touchdown run in the second half, while Nick hendy had a pair of majors.

Jarod Davis, Cody Jones, and Billy Kitt each added majors.

The Broncos head to Winnipeg one week from today to take on Murdoch McKay.

Broncos versus Buckeyes

Beaver Brae's football team faces another stiff test today.

The 3-0 Miles MacDonnell Buckeyes come to town this afternoon to take on the 2-1 Broncos.

Head Coach Chris Penner says the Buckeyes are a talented offensive team.

The Bronco defense will get a boost today with the return of Dannon Saunders to the line-up.

He's been out the past four weeks with a knee injury.

Game time is 3:00 this afternoon at Pete Fair Memorial Field.

Energy Credit for Seniors

The government is proposing to boost tax relief for seniors.

The Liberals have introduced an improved energy and property tax credit.

Thunder Bay Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro says the tax credit will be accessed through income tax.

Mauro says they've heard the concerns of seniors facing high hydro bills.

Police Investigate Boat Collision

The OPP are investigating a boat collision near the Main Street Dock in

Kenora.

Police say that late Sunday night, an eastbound 16.5 foot Polar Craft

was rammed from behind by a 16 foot Vanguard.

The occupants of the Polar Craft were thrown into the water, but managed to get back into their boat.

Police say they sustained only minor injuries.

Breast Screening Milestone in NWO

The Regional Cancer Centre is celebrating a milestone.

It's operated the Breast Screening Program in Northwestern Ontario for 20 years.

Cancer Care Director Alison McMullen says over 32 thousand women have been given mammograms, but more needs to be done

The Breast Screening Coach is in Kenora this week and appointments can be booked up until

October 2nd.

Premier to Visit Northwestern Ontario

Premier Dalton McGuinty is in Thunder Bay today.

He will deliver the keynote address at the Northwestern Ontario

Municipal Association and will be joined by area M-P-Ps Michael

Gravelle and Bill Mauro.

The premier will then met area residents applying for the

Northern Ontario Energy Credit.

New Scam unveiled

Phonebusters is making local residents aware of another scam that's been going around in the city.

A lawyer from Mexico has sent out a letter indicating that over 10 million dollars in an inheritance is sitting in a bank.

The letter says because the recipient shares the same last name as the deceased, the inheritance could be transferred into their account and the proceeds would be shared.

Police remind local residents that if a deal seems too good to be true it usually is.

Mayoralty campaign heats up

The mayoralty campaign in the City of Kenora is starting to pick up some steam.

Yesterday, two of the three candidates running for mayor in the October 25th election and 12 of 13 council candidates attended a forum put on by the Kenora Seniors Coalition.

Andrew Poirier used his concluding remarks to put to rest some rumours about why he stepped down from council last year.

Meanwhile, former mayor Dave Canfield used his closing remarks to chastise the provincial government.

This morning, Dave Canfield and Andrew Poirier will appear on CJRL for an open-line talk show, just after the 9:00 news.

Morgan Offensive Player of the Week in the WHSFL

Beaver Brae's first loss in the Winnipeg High School Football League this season turned out to have a silver lining.

Broncos running back Scott Morgan has been named the offensive player of the week in the

Kas Vidruk Division.

Morgan had 171 yards rushing and a touchdown on 16 carries in Beaver Brae's 29-10 loss

to Kildonan East.

The Broncos are back in action tomorrow against the 3-0 Miles MacDonnell Buckeyes.

Another All-Candidates Forum Today

The third all-candidates forum in three days will be held this morning for those running in the October 25th municipal elections.

The Kenora Seniors Coalition will host its forum in the Rotary Room at the Kenora Rec. Center this morning starting at 10:00.

Last night, Kenora's Young Professionals group held its own forum in the same location.

Tomorrow, two of three mayoralty candidates, Andrew Poirier and Dave Canfield will be in the CJRL studios for an hour long phone in show.

MNR testing for Chronic Wasting Disease

The Mininistry of Natural Resources will be conducting a study in northwestern Ontario Wildlife

Management Units this fall to see if there is any sign of Chronic Wasting Disease among the deer population.

Tore Buchanan is a spokesperson for the MNR and says they are asking hunters in the region to bring deer heads into select locations for testing.

Depot locations have been set up in Kenora, Nestor Falls, Dryden, Emo and Fort Frances.

Deer heads will be accepted until the middle of December.

OPP investigate Murder on Fort Hope First Nation

OPP are investigating a murder in Fort Hope First Nation.

Police were called out to the community north of Sioux Lookout on Monday.

The deceased is 38 year old James Wasawa.

27 year old William Oskineegish is in custody, and has been charged with second degree murder, and breach of probation.

He'll be in Thunder Bay court on October 4th.

College Tour stops in Kenora

Confederation College is hitting the highway for a week long recruitment campaign.

Representatives will be touring area communities speaking to high school students about their programs.

Spokesperson Shari MacKenzie says its important to reach out to their cachement area.

Confederation College will be joined on the tour by 12 other post secondary schools.

The tour stops at Beaver Brae Secondary School today.